JCTC & KCTCS/KY Students

Welcome JCTC and KCTCS/KY Students to IU Southeast!

IU Southeast welcomes transfer students from JCTC and KCTCS! If you were referred to Jefferson Community & Technical College (JCTC) or another KCTCS school by IU Southeast, complete the Bridges Program requirements for guaranteed admission to IU Southeast in a future semester. Already finished the Bridges requirements? Contact our Transfer Specialist for additional course options to ensure a smooth transition.

Bridges Program Requirements

The Bridges Program offers guaranteed admission for JCTC or KCTCS students who complete the requirements.

Requirements: 

Complete the 12 credit hours listed below with a grade of “C” or higher:

  • ENG 101* (3)
  • 100-level math* (3)
  • PSY 110 (3)
  • COM 181 (3)

*These courses may require remedial coursework

Earn a cumulative 2.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale

Once you’ve completed the requirement, reapply to IU Southeast and provide updated transcripts to be admitted as a transfer student.

Crimson Advantage Program

Crimson Advantage is a special status, automatic transfer program between Jefferson Community & Technical College and Indiana University Southeast, allowing Jefferson students to move seamlessly after the completion of their associate degree to complete their bachelor's degree at IU Southeast.

What is Crimson Advantage?

Crimson Advantage streamlines your transfer from JCTC to IU Southeast, offering:

  • Affordable, in-state tuition for residents of eligible Kentucky counties.
  • Seamless credit transfer to complete your bachelor’s degree.
  • IU Southeast CrimsonCard (University ID) and full library access.
  • On-campus parking and convenient bus lines from Downtown Louisville.
  • Transfer scholarships, financial aid counseling, and access to Metroversity courses.

Transfer support resources

Our dedicated Transfer Specialist is here to assist with:

  • Admission requirements, degree options, and course alignment.
  • Career exploration and transferable credit evaluation.
  • On-site assistance at JCTC’s Transfer Center during fall and spring semesters.

How to prepare your transfer

  • Use Academic Program Plans (APPs) to align your JCTC coursework with IU Southeast degree paths.
  • Don’t see your major’s APP? Visit our Credit Transfer Service or contact our Transfer Specialist at ius.transfer@iu.edu or 812-941-2212 for a personalized evaluation.

Scholarship Opportunities

  • IU Southeast Transfer Scholarship: Financial support for transfer students.
  • Crimson Advantage Promise Scholarship: Additional funding to ease the transfer process.

Get in touch today!

Ask us questions - we're happy to help

Office of Admissions

+1-812-941-2212 or +1-800-852-8835 (IN or KY)
Fax: +1-812-941-2595
ius.admissions@iu.edu
University Center South
Room 102
4201 Grant Line Road
New Albany, IN 47150

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m.-5 p.m. EDT

Students or others whose schedules preclude getting to campus by close of business may request an appointment between 5-6 p.m. by emailing ius.admissions@iu.edu.